You might wake up every day with excruciating back pain. You get up, stretch, and try to go about your daily routine. Your back pain might subside, but it comes back with a vengeance the following morning. If you usually experience back pain in the morning, this is likely because how you are sleeping.

Consider Replacing Your Mattress

Start by checking your mattress. Some mattresses will start to sag, especially those that are made out of memory foam. This can place pressure on your back in ways you won't want and will contribute to your back pain. If you might need a firmer mattress, try putting it on the floor without the box spring, and sleep on it to see if your back feels better. 

Replace Your Box Spring as Well

Check the box spring itself to make sure that it's in good condition. Some box springs are made with wood and can become damaged and pushed up against the mattress, making it uncomfortable and causing you pain. After replacing both your mattress and box spring, you might not only experience less pain, but wake up feeling more refreshed.

Change How You are Sleeping

How you are sleeping on your mattress can also contribute to back pain. You will want to keep your spine in a neutral position. The best position to sleep in to avoid hurting your back is on your back. Also, knee support will reduce the amount of pain you might experience. Support your head and neck with your normal pillow, but use another smaller pillow to support your knees. You could also place a pillow underneath the arch in your back for even more support and back pain relief.

If you must sleep on your side, alternate the sides that you sleep on. If you sleep on the same side frequently and you do not have a well-fitted mattress, you are more likely to suffer from back pain.

Treat Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea and back pain are often co-symptoms. Both conditions can exacerbate each other. Therefore, if you are trying to get a better night's rest and overcome back pain, consider also seeking out treatment for sleep apnea.

Seek Treatment for Your Back Pain

Even after taking measures to try to solve your sleep issues, you may still experience back pain. You may need to visit pain management services. In some cases, you might need physical therapy or a pain medication. In more extreme cases, your back may even need surgery.